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Experience the “Real South of France” during this one-of-a-kind nine-day itinerary amid unspoiledlandscapes, traditional French villages and lofty Cathar fortresses of the beautiful and historicLanguedoc-Roussillon Midi-Pyrénées region. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of medievalCarcassonne and the picturesque hilltop commune of Cordes-sur-Ciel. Discover the seldom-visiteddépartement of Aude, dotted with quaint towns, lush olive groves and ample vineyards, wheremedieval monks first produced crisp Blanquette, a sparkling wine that predates Champagne. Enjoy acruise on the breathtaking Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage site and historic link betweenthe Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Marvel at the natural wonders of the Corbières regionand the Pyrénées Mountains and walk through the UNESCO-designated “red city” of Albi. Stay inthe historic HOTEL MERCURE ALBI BASTIDES on the River Tarn and the deluxe CHÂTEAU DE FLOURE,a 16th-century country estate. Enjoy the exclusive TOWN & COUNTRY LIFE FORUM® with localresidents who will share insights into their daily lives. Toulouse Pre-Program and Cathar CountryPost-Program Options are available.